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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 599.91 and 257.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 599.91 and 257.69 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 599.91 = 257.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/599.91 = 257.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 599.91 × 257.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 154,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,587.81/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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